Antique English 1902 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Dressing or Vanity Set, Mirror & Brushes, Pique Inlay face screen the use of taxidermy and

the use of taxidermy and mounting specimens as decorative objects for the home or office was particularly popular in the Victorian era and so few true examples of the form and era survive today

just a bit of cork in the lid to create the seal

more than 200 years ago this young gentleman lived a life

And she hangs on my dining room wall just now

Antique English 1902 Hallmarked Sterling Silver Dressing or Vanity Set, Mirror & Brushes, Pique Inlay face screen the use of taxidermy andFabulous antique English hallmarked sterling silver & faux tortoise shell dressing or vanity set including hand mirror, brushes with beautiful sterling pique inlay and all in the original opulent fitted storage and or presentation box! A truly gorgeous set! We've had this type of shell & pique in all sorts of items, jewelry caskets, inkwells, stationery boxes and more. This set with Birmingham hallmarks for Adie Brothers Ltd. and a date mark for 1902.